An ISP Trooper stopped the Jeep for speeding and smelled the odor of marijuana coming from inside of the vehicle. Pursuant to a search of the Jeep, Troopers seized nearly 5 pounds of heroin, 185 grams of cocaine, and 2 grams of marijuana. The heroin was hidden in a concealed compartment built into the Jeep.

“The Illinois State Police acknowledges the on-going law enforcement partnership with Litchfield Police, the South Central Illinois Drug Task Force, and the Drug Enforcement Administration in this investigation,” said District 18 Captain Scott Compton.